From: adam@address.invalid   
      
   TJ wrote:   
   > On 09/16/2012 02:37 PM, Adam wrote:   
      
   >> One review of the MK320 mentioned  "laptop-sized mouse" which   
   >> might be uncomfortable for me (I have large hands).   
   >   
   > Didn't think about that part. Some things like that one can get used to,   
   > but others just annoy you until you can't stand them. Has to be up to   
   > you which way it is for you.   
      
   And I'm not even sure yet.  The mouse I'm using temporarily is small for   
   a desktop system.  I haven't noticed any discomfort (yet), but my weight   
   ends up on the wrist rest instead of the mouse.  However, I've never   
   really been bothered by any PC mice so far (as opposed to Mac mice).   
      
   This system also came with a keyboard, but for the first time in my   
   experience I've swapped it with another keyboard even though it works   
   well enough.  Mainly keyboard feel (I have a fairly heavy touch) and   
   also the layout.  That's one point in favor of desktop systems, though   
   -- if I don't like the keyboard, replacing it is simple.   
      
   > My hands are more of a medium-small, for a guy.   
   [...]   
   > I found their size to be an advantage sometimes   
   > when doing repairs with my father - my hands could get into and out of   
   > places his couldn't.   
      
   There are advantages and disadvantages to both, I suppose.  For the   
   piano, larger hands are definitely an advantage.   
      
   >> BTW Big Lots has good deals on rechargeables when they're in stock,   
   >> occasionally including AAAs and charger.   
   >   
   > The local Big Lots is on the north side of Syracuse, and I'm on the   
   > south side. I don't get "up" that way very much.   
      
   They don't have anything unique, just sometimes better deals.  Next time   
   you're there, if you're interested check both the battery section and   
   the "electronics" aisle for rechargeables.   
      
   >> I'll [...] drop by Staples   
   >> Tuesday to check out the MK320 (same price as the mouse I bought).  I   
   >> hadn't considered getting a keyboard/mouse combo.  Thanks for the advice!   
   >>   
   > As I said, I see no drawbacks to the mouse. I do have to clean the   
   > keyboard once in a while...   
      
   For me, getting a separate keyboard or mouse means a little "hands on"   
   experience.  I wouldn't order either online unless I was already   
   familiar with that model.   
      
   Adam   
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